Help Id'ing an old drift boat

[beards247]

Working on restoring an old fiberglass drift boat in Central New York, likely used on the Salmon River. It was willed to me by a LO captain I worked with for a few seasons. basic dimensions are 15' 6" Stem to sterm, 48" w bottom, 82" w gunnel.

While the original manufacturer doesn't really matter I'm still curious. First pic, then the rest are in this album: drift boat restore - Album on Imgur

At least to my eye, the back of the boat is uneven, with the left/port side being a little higher than the other. It makes me think it is an early (experimental?) version, maybe dating back to the 70's or 80's. save for the back of the boat, everything else seems pretty symmetrical.

 

[westcoast]

Looks like a home made Dory boat.

 

[beards247]

It may be, but the serial number seemed unusual for a custom/home build along with the maximum occupancy sticker (not pictured b/c its completely worn away, it is just the damaged silver backing).

 

[Kyo]

First characters on the serial number also appear
on Clacks blt in 2001. Wonder if it's propitiatory
to drift boats.

-k-

 

[beards247]

Solid lead. I'll check it out. - Thanks!